Oregon Orthopedic Awards
U.S. News & World Report Awards
Each year, U.S. News & World Report ranks hospitals in 15 specialties and 21 procedures and conditions. We are proud to be recognized in the following areas:
Providence St. Vincent Medical Center




- Best Regional Hospitals, Portland Metro 2020-24 (4 years in a row)
- High Performing Hospital for Hip Fracture and Knee Replacement 2021-24 (3 years in a row)
- High Performing Hospital for Hip Replacement 2023-24
- High Performing Hospital for Orthopedics 2021-24 (3 years in a row)
Providence Portland Medical Center


- Best Regional Hospitals, Portland Metro 2020-24 (4 years in a row)
- High Performing Hospital for Hip Fracture and Knee Replacement 2021-23 (2 years in a row)
- High Performing Hospital for Hip Replacement 2023-24
- High Performing Hospital for Knee Replacement 2021-24 (3 years in a row)
Providence Medford Medical Center
- High Performing Hospital for Knee Replacement 2023-24
Providence Newberg Medical Center
- High Performing Hospital for Hip Fracture 2022-23
Blue Distinction Awards
Blue Cross Blue Shield recognizes facilities with the Blue Distinction award for the safe, effective care they provide to their patients.
Blue Distinction Centers for Knee and Hip Replacement have demonstrated expertise in total knee and total hip replacement surgeries. These Centers have lower complication rates and fewer hospital readmissions.
Designated as a Blue Distinction Center for Knee and Hip Replacement (2023)
Hospitals:
- Providence St. Vincent Medical Center
- Providence Portland Medical Center
- Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center
Blue Distinction+ Awards
Blue Distinction Centers+ are recognized for providing more affordable care in addition to quality care, treatment expertise and better overall patient results.
Designated as a Blue Distinction Center+ for Knee and Hip Replacement (2023)
Hospitals:
- Providence Medford Medical Center
The Joint Commission Certification
The Joint Commission is the nation's oldest and largest standards-setting and accrediting body in health care. To earn and maintain The Gold Seal of Approval® from The Joint Commission, an organization undergoes an on-site survey by a Joint Commission survey team at least every three years.
Disease Specific Certification for Hip and Knee Replacement (2023)
Hospitals
- Providence St. Vincent Medical Center
- Providence Portland Medical Center
- Providence Medford Medical Center
Healthgrades® Awards
Healthgrades recognizes hospitals that deliver exceptional, comprehensive quality care.
Providence St. Vincent Medical Center
- Recipient of Healthgrades® 'America's 50 Best Hospitals' Award™ for 3 Years in a Row (2021-2023)
- Five-Star recipient for Total Knee Replacement for 2 Years in a Row (2021-2022)
Providence Portland Medical Center
- Recipient of Healthgrades® ‘Outpatient Excellence Award’ for Joint Replacement’ 2023
- Recipient of Healthgrades® ‘Outpatient Excellence Award’ for Total Knee Replacement’ 2023
- Recipient of the Healthgrades® Joint Replacement Excellence Award™ for 3 Years in a Row (2021-2023)
- Named Among the Top 10% in the Nation for Joint Replacement for 3 Years in a Row (2021-2023)
- Five-Star Recipient for Total Knee Replacement for 17 Years in a Row (2007-2023)
- Five-Star Recipient for Total Hip Replacement for 3 Years in a Row (2021-2023)
Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital
- Five-Star Recipient for Total Hip Replacement for 2 Years in a Row (2022-2023)
Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center
- Five-Star recipient for Hip Fracture Treatment in 2022